Category: Reflections
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What We Learn from the Book of Ruth
Redemptive Discipline from the Pit ̵...
A Grief Examined
O Unbelieving and Perverse Generation ...
Born that Way?
He Giverth More Grace – Annie John...
God Curdling Job Like Cheese? Job 10
Why did God Punish People for Eating the...
Context (James 4)
The Blossoming of the Almond Tree –...
Dear Harry Potter Fans. No. – Deut...
“A man sells his daughter as a sla...
Josh Gates – Expedition Unknown an...
Touching Another Man’s Private Par...
Please, Parents… Deut 18:10-13
Did Job Blame God or Not? – Job 40...
Conspiracy Theories and the Bible –...
Goodness of God
I actually said that… – 1 Co...
Part 8 – O Woman, Be Silenced 1 Ti...
The Provision of You
Was This the Clement of Rome? Php 4:3
“Later,” Jesus says, “...
Godly Leadership – Judges 12:8-15
Two Bible Contradictions in One Chapter ...
There is Always….
His Stories
Restoration Returns – Is 40
Nothing is Worth Our Peace
Certainly Not — Mt 5:20
Refusal to See
Fearlessly, Together – Php 1:28
A Song to Testify Against the People? De...
Bitterness of Soul – Job 7
Sing Praise to His Name, for It Is Delig...
The Rest of God
Crowds of Caregivers – Mt 15:29-39
The Faithful and The Loyal
Please Wait While I Go and Ask – N...
Why Did God Want toTotally Destroy the C...
The Men of Integrity – 2 Kings 12
Extending the Olive Branch of Peace R...
Your Right Hand Holds on to Me – P...
Everything is Futile – Ecc 1
Thy Rod and Thy Staff–Psalm 23
Eclipsed – When Suffering Becomes ...
Judgment’s Root
A Song Against the People – Deut 3...
What We Learn From 1 Samuel
Reshaping Thyself
Does God get Weepy?
Genesis 1 – Seven Days of Creation
Great Redemptions – 1 Kings 7
The Enquiry – Judges 1
When God came Roaring to the Rescue R...
His Love is Eternal – Ps 136
Ethiopia, the Powerful – Is 18
Something New–Psalm 23
The Power of the Stickman
Wow!! Jesus healed a mute man?! Why this...
Not So in Haste, My Heart, (hymn circa 1...
The Missing Son and His Blessing? –...
Samson, the Spirit, and a One Man Army &...
Bildad the Basher – Job 8
God, hear my voice when I complain ̵...
The Unfiguring Things Out–Psalm 23
Come! – Acts 16:9
Part 9 – Women that Teach? –...
Honoring the Lord’s Anointed ̵...
Unity, Love, Humility – A Word fro...
When the Lord Moves Hearts, Fruit Bursts...
The Dragon. Don’t forget the Drago...
What We Learn From Proverbs
I Will Restore – Is 41
The Greatest Man – Deut 34
A Lesson from the Royal Marines Commando...
Elisha and the Deadly Illness – 2 ...
Hitting One’s Head Against the Rep...
Faith + Works? – James 2 Explained...
The Lord is my Shepherd–Psalm 23
The Bowlegged Preacher and His Sickly Si...
Empowered Endurance
The Jesus Rebuke- Mk 8:31-33
Taking God to Court – Job 9
Grieving the Loss of a Nation – Ps...
Always a Job — Heb 7:25
The Honor and the Stumbling Block –...
I prayed an Impreccatory Prayer Today
When the Trumpet of the Lord Shall Sound...
Walking through Forgiveness
The Tests During Crisis – 2 Chr 32
Look Up – Ps 19
Removing our High Places – 2 Kings...
Putting Life to the Test – Ecc 2
Even World Powers Fall – Is 19
The Other Generosity–Lk 6:38
The Hidden Hope in the Land of the Lost ...
Impossible – Mt 5:21-22
No honor? Jn 4:43-45
Civil Unrest Begins in the House of Isra...
A Prayer for Deliverance before Going in...
The Sacredness of My Body – 1 Cor ...
Battle of the Grandfathers Influence ...
Praise is Rightfully Yours – Ps 65
Everything Appropriate in its Time ̵...
The Abolition of Discouragement–Is...
Fasting Advice
Fast Forward – Jn 4:31-38
Setting up Our Pillars of Remembrance ...
It’s Happening & It’s A...
Obeying the Law and Punishing only the C...
The Mission’s Language that Harms ...
Jealousy and Murder: The Evil Twins R...
It’s Growing Cold and Colder Outsi...
A Prayer of Moses, the Man of God –...
When a King Gets Victory – Ps 21
Evangelism Necessities- My Reminder
Of Old and New
Jesus, the Provocative Healing – J...
God’s Favor Looks So Very Differen...
Zophar, Why Are We Friends Again? Job 11
Another Fruit
The LORD will Fulfill His Purpose for Me...
The Mystery of Adoption– Eph 1:3-6
Has Has Done This – 1 Kings 8
What We Learn from 2 Chronicles
When Your Help Needs Help – Is 20
A New Identity–Eph 1:1-3
Never in the Same Place
The Surprise of God’s Wisdom ̵...
Standing in Awe
“With Thanksgiving, Present your r...
Not all things are Possible with God ...
Why Did God Keep Allowing the Israelites...
Job’s Response to Zophar – J...
From Glory to Another Story – Ps 2...
No Forward Motion
If I were to Die Today
The Goads and the Ox–Acts 9
The Faith of Worry – Mt 6:25-34
Profoundly Surprising – Php 2:10
Shout Joyfully to God, All the Earth ...
To Be Known – Ps 139
Prepping in the Bible – Please Rea...
Admiration in the Absence–Mk 3:1-6
Ministering to the Heart of God
Root me In Your Love, O Lord
Comfort from Christ – Php 2:1
What We Learn from Deuteronomy (Surprisi...
The Danger of Conflicting Loyalties R...
When Joy Protects Us from Us
A Dying Man’s Last Words–2 P...
He is Our Fear – Is 8:13
The Authority of the Third Day
When Seasons Change – Num 11
Two Questions I didn’t Ask :(
Man’s Greatest Need – 1 King...
Jury Duty and Christians
The Tears of those Who are Oppressed ...
You Be the One – Mt 5:23-24
How the Birth of Christ Really Happened ...
Encouragement – Php 2:1
Show Your Wisdom by Shutting Up – ...
Nothing I Lack – Ps 23
Do Not Let Them Achieve Their Goals R...
The Great Shall Fall – Is 21
We are the Blessing–Ps 84:5-6
A Good/Bad kind of Stuck
What are you impressed with?
The demographic that needs you – D...
Great FREE Movie for the Summer!–P...
The Death of a King – 2 Sam 4
Verb-View
Some Things are Impossible for God
Sending the Lamb to Fight the Dragon [Vi...
Others May, You Cannot
Proud of the God We Serve – Ps 67
Do not be Quick to Take Vows – Ecc...
The Lord’s Prayer Re-Examined R...
Late night reflections
Don’t Just Do Something, Stand The...
It’s about Always – Php 4:4
Never Alone
The Consecration, the Blessing, the Cond...
When Teenagers Lead – 2 Chr 34
Will Your Faithful Love be Declared in t...
Marinating or Pickling?
Jesus, The Caregiver
He is Enough
The Lost Virtue that Could Change the Wo...
Who is Living my Life?
Grace or Law for David? For All of Us? P...
Deeply, from the Heart–1 Pet 1:22-...
The Inevitability of Magnification ̵...
Jesus and the Stuck Man – Jn 5:1-1...
You shall have no other gods before me &...
I Was Touched by This – Joshua 1
But God Loves Me…Judges 17-18
Keep Watch at the Door of My Lips –...
Enjoying Your Wealth – Ecc 6
The Message of Hope?
“Yet I am not alone, for my Father...
Dear Women: You Must Scream – Deut...
The Passover and a Passing – 2 Chr...
Dear God, Just Look Away from Man! ̵...
Beer cans and Bibles
God, My Protector
One who Understands–1 Peter 5:1-4
God…You Said, So Why…?? R...
Deeper Translates to Higher
Each One… 1 Peter 4:10-11
The Commitment to Courage
Do not make an Idol/Punishing to the 3rd...
How Much Does it Take to Shock Us? Judge...
Let God Arise – Ps 68
The Gospel–Galatians 2
The Loaded Gun We Carry – Mt 6:19-...
Do you really mean everything? – P...
“That Time the Lord Summoned All T...
For the Next Generation – 2 Kings ...
Who are the Pure in Heart? Ps 24
Sad Sayings or Truthful Reality?
Child Birth in the Spirit? – Is 21...
Jesus–The Scary One
Dying in Hurt, Living in Humility –...
Two choices
The Danger of Discouragement – Jos...
Eliphaz – Round 2 – Let̵...
The Tripping Up of a Generation
Joy and Faith
Our God, The Great Knitter – Psalm...
Sainthood: A Lost Victory – Php 1:...
Leftovers of Humanity – Mk 10:46-5...
When Blasphemy Becomes the Language of a...
The Union of of a King and a Creator ...
The Few Against the Masses – 1 Kin...
The Fine Print on Evil
The Believer’s Fire
The Four Scary Words–1 Peter 3:1
Timing is Everything
Wisdom Brightens the Face – Ecc 8
The Withering–Ps 1
Careful….
God Longs for Us – Ex 29:45-46
The Wealth Overflows – 1 Kings 10
Pleasing for Protection – 2 Kings ...
Ending with a String of Evil – 2 C...
Job Responds to Eliphaz as a Broken Man ...
Good Knowledge Used Wrong can be Sinning...
Teach Us to Number Our Days Carefully ...
You Partied at Death’s Doorstep? &...
Righteousness and Justice on the Earth &...
Job
Strangers in the World – 1 Pet 1:1
The Layers of Unsettled Relationships ...
When God Seems to Have Taken a Vacation ...
Anger and Surrender
Wife Snatching – Judges 21
Why was Uzzah Killed for Touching the Ar...
David’s Back Against the Wall Pray...
Fighting the Chill–Mt 24:12
All That Is not Given
Where’s the Fruit? The Danger of a...
Keep the Sabbath – Deut 5:12-15 ...
The Hooker, Our Hero – Joshua 2
Psalm 103:10
The Great War
The Very Nature of Love – Eph 4:19
The Top 3 Scriptures Most Likely to Cost...
The Direction of My Eyes
Like Father, Like Son, Like Me – J...
You are the Holy Fragrance – Ex 30
Three Days Without the Internet — ...
He Did Not End Well – 1 Kings 11
The Call to Courage – 1 Chr 28
Regifting Grace – Eph 4
When Hope is Extinguished – Job 17
Welcome the King of Glory! – Ps 24
Anger at God – Rom 9:14/Ex 33:19
The Suffering of Patience–1 Pet 3:...
Psalm Titles and Instrumentation
Paul’s Ministry of Encouragement &...
Proverbs for the Times – Proverbs ...
Why Israel Fell – 2 Kings 17
Foundations of Persecution–1 Pet 1...
He Ascended. And That’s Important....
A Woman of Strength by Dee Cheeks
Compassion Focus
The Moment Had Come – Joshua 3
What We Learn from the Book of Judges
God, They are Kicking Me When I’m ...
Distracted to Spiritual Death
Dangerous or Desirable Storytelling
Saw on a Billboard
Sleepy Faith–Psalms 3-4, Mark 4, A...
Psalm 4: A Psalm that could only be from...
To Fulfill All Righteousness – Mt ...
My Life Poured Out – Php 2:17-18
Does Jesus Contradict Himself? John 5:24...
Spiritual Forgetfulness and the Necessit...
The Forgotten Commandment – Deut 5...
The Split and the Substitution- 1 Kings ...
The Chain Reaction of Good Leadership ...
Atheist Forgiveness
The Joy? Heb 12:2
A Comma of Errors?–Eph 1:4
Singing in the Dark – Ps 13
Why a Guard is Needed? Php 4:4-7
Poisonous Fruit
Does the Bible say it’s Corrupt? &...
Bildad: Job, You’re Obviously Wick...
A-salted–Mt 5:13
Little Things – D L Moody
Jehoveh Roi – My Protector –...
Always Remember the Children – Jos...
Finally…a King with Courage to Bel...
The Lord’s Word Fulfilled – ...
The Wait and the Price
Coronavirus and Ps 91
His Death wasn’t Because…
Thinking on Righteousness
The Mirror
Tasks and Process – Why it Matters
Praise that comes from God and not Men? ...
The Influence of the Few – Num 14
The Way Through the Hard Times
Whose Righteousness? And Praying for Ene...
Righteous Anger Hit
His hands
A Terrible Storm is Imminent
Job – Leave me Alone and Deal with...
Hurry to Help Me, Lord – Ps 70
To the ends of the earth–Acts 1:8
Part 10 – Adam and Eve and Salvati...
Deep Joy in the Looking Up – A Wor...
The Showdown of the Centuries – 2 ...
Why was Esau the Wrong One? A Heart̵...
It is Good to Praise Yahweh – Ps 9...
The John 8 but Not Mt 23 Jesus
A Beautiful Set of Verses-Is-42
5 Things Christians Say (That I Wish The...
Faith that Fails–Luke 22:32
Concentric Circles of Life–James 5...
Resentment
Jesus, the Prophets and the Non-Silencin...
Say What?! – Joshua 5
He is My Faithful Love – Ps 144
We Celebrate. With Joy and Sobriety
Heal us, O Lord
Random Thoughts
Reuben, The Halfway Helper – Gen 3...
The Logos, the Theos and Allah? – ...
Never orphaned – Jn 14:18
The Mirror of Delay – Ex 32
When the Lord Says “Go” and ...
Why, Lord?
The Holiness
The River of Hearing
What am I seeing?
Suicide and Santa Clause – Acts 14...
That Day when 14,700 were Killed by the ...
This Distresses My Soul
Time to Go Home – Ezra 2
Fall-ing
Do I believe? (Jms 5:16-18)
Fear of Lack or the Rest of Faith –...
Who is that Mystery Man? – Joshua ...
Standing Firm in the Word YOU Hear ̵...
The Wicked (You, Job), will Vanish Like ...
In You, Lord my God, I put my Trust R...
How Could David Mean This? – Ps 14...
James 5:7-9 and Ps 37
Why Were You Set Aside So Long? – ...
D-Day 75 Years Ago, D-Day 2019
A New Season for God’s People
Don’t Separate…Ever
Death–The End of the Righteous and...
Two Words to Change Direction – Ge...
Such a Beautiful Scripture – Ex 19...
A Cacophony of Opposites – Ezra 3
Parents and Missions – Mt 4:21-22
Do the Evil Get Cursed, or “Blesse...
Good Things
Every Head Bowed – Mt 5:27-30
Taking the Lord Seriously…or Not...
After all this… 1 Kings 13
The Spirit of Hate Unleashed
Of Peace and Practice
The Business Hooker – Is 23
Joy
James 4:11-12–Why do we slander?
The Worst Thing in Life…
When It Goes from Bad to Really Dark ...
The Enemies of the Land Indeed Heard ...
Vindicate Me O Lord, for I Walk in Your ...
He Frustrates the Ways of the Wicked ...
The Few, The Humble, The Selfless- Php 2...
The Rhythm of Religion – Mt 2:2-4
Called to Overcome – Rev 2:11
Not Just Judas – Mk 14:27-31
Eliphaz: You Are the Opposite of What yo...
We Do Not have the Right – Num 15:37-41...
!! Old Wells Re-Dug, Old Lessons Re-Lear...
Easy Alcoholism of the Masses – Wa...
Jezebel, The Evil Seductress – 2 K...
A Psalm by the Ocean – Ps 93
Errors and Evil Under the Sun – Ec...
The Quiet
Part 11 – The Sum of the Matter on...
Empowering Young Leaders – Php 2:1...
Marriage, Relationships and Words –...
The Ways of God – Joshua 6
The Measure of an Extraordinary Man R...
My Confidence from My Youth – Ps 7...
He is not Impressed by Military Strength...
Dangerous Memorizing – James 4:1-3
The Silent Standoff – Jn 8:2-11
Baskets of Bread and Bewildered Believer...
Job: How can I find God to Argue My Case...
“What can we learn from this situa...
Tested (James 3, James 1)
The Truth about Lies – Gen 37:31-3...
Jesus Centric – Jn 5:39
The Value of Unexplained Directives
What’s Up with Saul and the Medium...
Evil Comes with Kind Faces – Ezra ...
The Righteous Philistine–Gen 20, 2...
Sometimes Newspaper Headlines Just Get i...
To Trust and Not to Trust
What Archaeology Tells Us About Jericho ...
Hard Wired for Righteousness
“Pay Attention, You Stupid People&...
The Earth is Polluted by… Is 24
A Father’s Smile
Prisoner of Grace – 1 Corinthians
Another jewel for the journey
Communication
In the Hands of the Potter
Guarding the Holy
Confession
Answering Accusations – Rev 12:10
An Invitation to Gentleness – Php ...
Eclipsed by Grace
The Discomfort of Pregnancy in the Lord
Growing Up
Double-Take–Gen 1
Vacation and 3 Verses
Revival Jealousy – Rom 10:14
Get out of Debt. Now.
The Seduction of Pride – 2 Kings 2...
Job: Why Can’t I Schedule Court wi...
Looking Ahead
His Majesty Covers Heaven and Earth, The...
Understanding the Prophets – A Boo...
Civil War – The Ultimate Oxymoron
There She is Again – John 12:1-11
The Gift to the Broken
When He Comes
And the People Stayed Home
David Dealing with Rejection – 1 S...
Bearing With Great Patience
The Mystery of the Work of God – E...
The Power of Symbols
Review and Renew of Matthew 22:1-14
🚫 Disappointment Impossibilities
When Loving God and Loving One Another C...
What Happened?!! – Joshua 7
The Opposition Speaks and So Does God ...
Why the Imagery? The Prophets
The Logos Revealed – John 1:1-18
I’m Not Clear-Minded…Yet ...
In One Generation – 2 Kings 21
Painful Trials
Level, Straight and Smooth–Luke 3:...
The Sun Never Sets – Psalm 113
Water in the Desert – Mt 4:1-11
Step by Step
“Dear Students” (36 Hours Be...
The Pointing – John 1
The Ears of the Spirit
You Have Flung Me Behind your Back ̵...
The Truth about Jonah – Jonah 4:2
Why Women Called to Missions are Almost ...
SOLVED!!! – Book of Secrets by Byr...
When the Opposition Gets Opposition R...
It was Going so Good and Then … Pr...
Two Betrayers–John 13-14
Review of Mt 23:1-28
I Haven’t Murdered Anyone, So̷...
Living in the Enemy’s Camp –...
True for Thee but Not for Me – Job...
What Trust Looks Like – Ps 27
Joy and Joy in Hardship – Ps 95
The End of the Matter – Ecc 12
“Our Father”
The Blank Canvas–Goodbye 2014, Hel...
Change the 5 and My Heart Gets Comfort &...
Oh my….
It’s About the Food – Num 16...
An Enduring Promise – 2 Sam 7
Mountain Rain: A Biography of James O. F...
Yada, Yada, Yada–Proverbs 3:5
Matthew 23:16-28–So right, but oh ...
Therefore…Mt 5:23
Courageous Righteousness – 1 Kings...
When Pagan Kings walk in the Fear of the...
He will Destroy the Burial Shroud –...
Watching?
Words are Never Impotent
The Sacred We – John 2:13-22
Seizing the Times
A Funeral Service for Truth? – Jer...
God Troubled Them? 2 Chr 15:6
Just…Hallelujah! – Ps 150
Matt 23:1-15: A Woeful Passage Indeed
Declare His Glory – Ps 96
What We Learn About Ecclesiastes
Suffering’s Victory
Jesus Walked! John 6:16-24
Redefining Remarriage – Mt 5:31-32
The Proving – Php 2:22
My Thoughts, Eclipsed – Eph 1:3
Adultery? – Deut 5:18 – The ...
It was a Bloody Time – 2 Sam 8
Sliding Down the Pit – 1 Kings 16
He Stuck His Neck Out, Therefore He Fast...
The Sarcasm Drips – Job 26
My Body, My _________ ?
Patience
Holy and Blessed–Gen 2:2-3
Matt 22:34-46: The Greatest Commandment
The Brokenhearted Hero – Judges 13...
Hidden Treasures – 1 Pet 5:10
Every Woman’s Dream Man–Mt 1...
Rejoice in HIS Righteousness – Ps ...
Crucifed Love of the Caregiver
Justice and discouragement–Is 53:4
The Homesick Helper – Php 2:25-30
It Was Ugly – John 2:1-11
Unblemished Offering – Lev 1-3
The Evil of False Testimony – Deut...
The Impatience of Envy – Joshua 8
The LORD, my Strength – Ps 28
What We Learn from the Psalms
Self Pity Pitfall
Helpless, but not.–John 5:1-15
Psalm 84: Familiar and New
Fierce Confidence – 1 Sam 17:37
What’s the Point? – Ecclesia...
The Great Commission – Fulfilled i...
What a Set Apart People of God Look Like
God in a World Without Rule of Law
Thinking on Song of Solomon
If…Then the Wicked Do not Learn ...
Self-Discipline
Kings too? 2 Tim 1:1-4
1 Peter 2:1-3: Taste and See
Empty Wheelchairs – Mt 4:23-25
The Insanity of Obedience
God’s Goodness, Justice and a Turn...
Noah and his pet Komodo Dragon
Initiated Kindness to One’s Enemie...
Suffering Will Not Change My Devotion ...
How do YOU rejoice exceedingly? – ...
1 Peter 1:13-25: Obeying the Truth
Holy to the Lord – Ezek 22:26
Do Not Covet…Is that Even a Sin? &...
The Pause and Seek – Joshua 9
Unlikely Faith – 1 Kings 17
New Hope Rises – 2 Kings 22
He Ripped Out His Hair and Beard in His ...
Peace Follows Strength – Ps 29
Rupturing a Rapture Theology that Leads ...
Sin Deflection
The Call–Jer 1:1-4
True-er – Php 4:8
O Woman, Be Silenced – 1 Tim 2:11-...
The “Worst” Sermon Jesus Eve...
Two Lovers or One? Song of Solomon
Must Listen. Really. To Understand
The touch on the lips–Jer 1:9; Is ...
1 Peter 1:1-12: Shielded
On Becoming Clear Minded – 1 Peter...
WARNING!!! Don’t Take It
Initiated Kindness Gone Sour – 2 S...
Better than Wine–S.S 1:2
1 Peter 1:1-2: Foundations of Suffering
Calling You Out for Who You Are – ...
Desperate Measures for Desperate Times? ...
Get Up, For This Matter is your Responsi...
Where Can Wisdom Be Mined? Job 28
Porn
Kiss Me–SS 1:1
Freak Out to Faith
Unintentional Sin and the Leaders of the...
Jesus Understands
When the Church Became a Brothel –...
From Sadness to Celebration – Ps 3...
Holiness–“Set Apart”
Testing of Taxes and Marriage–Matt...
The Power of Truth and Love – The ...
Restoration of the Sacred – Prayer...
I’m Not to Live a Common Life̵...
Bringing a King to His Knees – 2 S...
A Severe Mercy–Mt 5:7
Review 19-21 – Remarriage
Redefining Short Term Mission Trips
When I was Silenced by What is True R...
The Death of Repentance – Jer 7:28
What We Learn from Ezra and the Book of ...
The Before – A Model Picture of Ri...
5 Degrees of Separation
Through the Roof–Lk 5:17-26
Marathons and the Long Run
The Dunkirk of Galilee – John 6
Forget Not – Ps 103:2
Right Rejoicing – Luke 10:20
Unusually Mature – Php 1:1
Shrinking People- Jn 6; Heb 10:32-39
One of the Ways of God’s Will
“Free Burma Rangers” Movie &...
The Farmer Tanned Beauty – S.S. 1
Their Maker Will NOT have Compassion ...
Judgmental
Jesus said there would be people like th...
Matthew 21:28-46: Parable of the Two Son...
Fuel – Gal 5:6
Eclipsed by Elijah – 1 Kings 18
His Goodness Stored Up for Those Who Fea...
If I could give advice to my younger sel...
Running Man–Luke 19:1-10
Matthew 21:28-32: Parable of the Two Son...
Defending Bad Doctrine – Mt 5:31-3...
The Joy of the Wise – Ecc 8:1
The Root of Judgment – Mt 7:24-27
Sickness — Is it Physical Only or ...
The Quarantine Cleanse
The Spirit of Lust Rages On – 2 Sa...
In Pursuit of Health
Matthew 21:14-27: Fig Tree; Authority Qu...
Be U
An Unpopular Truth – 2 Kings 24
He is All that He says He Is
Unchained–Col 1
Matthew 21:1-13: Triumphal Entry; Triump...
A Time to Plant and A Time to Uproot ...
Not Just Talk, But Action – Neh 1
The Joy of Being Forgiven – Ps 32
What God has made
Living as a Refugee: 1 Pet 1:1-2
Matthew 21:2
Always God
Not as We Deserve – Ps 103:10-12
Is Yet…
The Call to All of Our Being – Deu...
Hail Falling and Steam-Rolling – J...
The After – A Model Picture of Bei...
You are the Light of the World–Mt ...
The Prayer that Changes Everything ̵...
Why the Father Loves Us. Can you Guess? ...
When a Woman Propositions a Man for Marr...
Repentance from Sexual Sin – Psalm...
Thoughts on Suffering
Enough is Enough – 2 Kings 25
Is God Angry With Us?
The Law and the Life–Mt 5:17-20
Watching the Slaughter – Lev 1-2; ...
Rewording Our Rhetoric
You, the Light–Mt 5:14-16
Matthew 20:20-34: A Mother’s Reque...
Love is Never Wasted
Christmas, Christ and Evil
Parents: Train Your Chilren – Deut...
Immanuel, He is With You – Luke 1
Job: ‘If I Had Done Something Wron...
Woe to Those Who Overcome with Wine R...
Cynical Roots
Matthew 20:1-16: Finally!
Just Another Sweet Hour of Prayer –...
The Motion of People
Hope against Hope – Rom 4:18
Empowered Love – Jn 13:34
What We learn from 2 Kings
When Love is Stronger than Fear – ...
Praise from the Upright is Beautiful ...
A Prayer for Rulers – Ps 72
Spring Has Come – SS 2
You are the Salt of the Earth–Mt 5
Matthew 20:5b-10: Payday for Workers
Contentment, Marriage and Singles –...
True Wisdom
Gaining Wisdom – Prov 1
Workers in the Vineyard – Mt 20:1-...
Storing Up–Mt 12:35
A Curious Switch–Mt 5:11-12
Matthew 19:16-30 : The Rich Young Man
4 Things that I’d Believe if I Rec...
God Does Things Like This…and I LO...
Reflection on Our Times
The God who Repays Haters?- Deut 7:10
The Young, Non-Elder Has Had Enough R...
Kept Alive? – Ps 33
Searching and Finding – SS 3
God hears
In a Wrestling Match with the Beatitudes...
Shifted Eyes–Heb 12:2; 1 Pet 5:8
Unsinkable Love
When All the Crazy Broke Loose – I...
I Remember Hazor – Joshua 11
The Banished – 2 Sam 14
Is he Relieving Himself?- 1 Kings 18
Quarantining Thoughts
Wisdom, Your Protector – Ps 2
Famous Failures – Because Where wo...
2016–A Personal Review
Fantasy – It’s More Ugly tha...
The CRAZY Power of Being on Offense R...
Another Reason, Even Though I Don’...
Programmed Humanity
Oh the Beauty of His Lady – SS 4
What is Freedom?
Jesus on Mission–Luke 4:43
Matthew Chapters 17 and 18 Review
Blessed are the Peacemakers–Mt 5:9
Learn from Me – Mt 11:29
Jesus, the Baptizer? Jn 1:33
Reading My Own Words
Jehoveh Jireh–Luke 5:1-11
Unforgiveness–A Tale of Torture ...
Battling Bitter-Jonah
Seasons Change
Shadowless
We Thirst
Open our Eyes, Lord, We want to See Jesu...
What Are You Bringing into Your House? &...
Sihon, Og and Amazing Victories – ...
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Dear Christian who is Not a Missionary
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An Honor Upheld- John 2
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More Than Music – Ps 72
A Good Psalm to Memorize – Ps 100
Generational Teaching – Prov 4
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Hopeless Hope
Stand in Awe, Job – Job 37
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Mutual Admiration – SS 7
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King of the Arrow Prayer – Neh 6
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When Jesus was Naked
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Huh? – Gen 32-33
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Worry Destroys Faith – Mt 13
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Sin, Deeper than We Think- 1 Chr 3
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Count Your Blessings in the Black &...
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Gotta Love Jesus! — Matthew 12:1-1...
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Why? Oh Why? – Is 1
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Holy to the Lord
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You, too – Php 1:1
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What Intimacy!–Matthew 8:1-13
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Two Sons Gone–Lk 15:11-31
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Eye for an Eye – Mt 5:38-40
I Couldn’t Say This – Php 4:...
An Unlikely Leader – 1 Sam 9-10
Leviathan on a Leash – Job 41
Every Step Impossible–Genesis 15
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The Poem and the Prayer
They Will Know My Name – Exodus 5;...
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The Lord’s Promises Fulfilled R...
Why does Your Anger Burn? – Ps 74
Praise This Way – Ps 105
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Gruesome Crucifixion – Primary Sou...
A Strong Foundation – Mt 7:24-27
Open Hands – Php 1:6
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Web of Support – Eph 6:18
Comforted in the Cursing – Gen 12:...
Pure Gold- 1 Pet 1:7
Impressed with Him
Were the Sons Being Punished for the Sin...
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The Attractive Aloofness of God
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The Judge and the Judgment – Matth...
Muddy Water–Prov 25:26
Nadab and Abihu killed but Eleazer and I...
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Dear Soul… Ps 43
Pure Worship–Ex 34
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If Jesus came in my lifetime-Luke 1
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Jesus, the Destroyer – 1 John 3:8
Vows for a New Day – Neh 10
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Careful
When a Crowd Surprises You for Dinner ...
God’s Will – So Different Th...
My Heart is Confident – Ps 108
Analytical Thinking without Faith
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Mute, yes, Stupid, No. — Luke 1
Chapter 5:1-16: Measuring Up
The Glory of the Finish – Jn 17:4
By Him Alone
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The Holy Hello–Luke 1
Chapter 4: Temptation and the Tempter
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Heartache and Heaven–Luke 1
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Surrounded – Ps 59 Intro
Why Weddings Matter
Unchained Longing – Php 1:8
Loving as Loved
Beyond Money
The Times Call for This – Ps 1
40 Days…um…4 days
Believe…Hebrews 11:6
Gems in the Genealogy – Mt 1:1-17
Self-Righteousness
The Clueless Left Hand – Mt 6:1-4
War Journals – 2 Sam 20
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The Be-Not Attitudes–Luke 6:20-26
Thy Word Have I Hid in my Heart
Power of Life
Where to Stand Strong
Selected – Leviticus 11:44
Nemuel Said No – Num 26:5-11
Treasure in the Last Words – 1 Sam...
Why Saul Died – 1 Chr 10:13-14; (1...
Celebration so loud the neighboring citi...
Warning to ______ – Ps 2
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Jesus’ Prayer was For More than Ju...
Rooting Deeper
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Who Do You Trust? – 2 Kings 1
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Zion’s Treasure – The Fear o...
Give me Your Eyes Lord–Mt 6:22-23
Mockery and its Evil Twin – Ps 1:1
Is Famine from God? 2 Sam 21
What made David’s Mighty Men Might...
When the Cat is Away, the Mice Will Play...
When Nations Fall – Is 47:7-11
Your Words Matter More than You Understa...
When Fools Rule – Is 3
Lord, teach me…
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The Price to Pay When Your Heart is Clay...
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Embracing Mystery
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The Unwrapping
The Christian Dialect
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Weep, O Nation – Joel 1
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A Royal Love Song – Ps 45
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Jesus was Dirt Poor Growing Up, and Here...
Women Landowners – Num 27:1-11
Rules for World Leaders – Deut 18:...
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Safe from the World in the Jungle?
Kindness Matters – Prov 14
The Branch of the LORD – Is 4
Mothers Needed
God’s Second Best–Ex 33
Baptized Eyes
Part 1: Jesus, Paul & Women: The Bi...
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The Exodus and the Staying- Jn 6:66-68
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A Son of Great Faith – 1 Samuel 14
When God Builds an Army – 1 Chr 12
Release the Teachers! – 2 Chr 17
The Mouth is the Window of the Eyes
Dear Self – 2 Cor 4:17
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They Keep Bringing it Up – Num 26:...
God will help her when the morning dawns...
The Works of His Hands are Truth and Jus...
The Holy Spirit: Conceiver of Life
Consistent Daily Choice
Where Would We Be Without Jesus?
Would my Praises Be Missed? – Ps 3...
Desires of my Heart
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Great Advice I Need to Hear Again (and A...
The Wise Receive Correction – Prov...
To Know Him
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People-Pleasing – 1 Sam 15
Where do YOU go? 1 Chr 13
The Righteous are Established, the Wicke...
Psalm 84: Familiar and New
The Lens of Life
The Wonder of His Love – Ps 31: 21
No One Left Out- Php 1:1-8
One of the Scarier Scriptures for Today&...
It Sometimes Just Takes the One – ...
Sing, Clap, Praise and Be Joyful –...
Woe to You Who Call Evil Good – Is...
Angry with All the Nations – Is 34
Will you let me testify?
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Beyond – 2 Cor 1:8
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Grasping the Significance – Psalm ...
Of Kings and Mortals – Prov 16
Two Coats–Luke 3
Loving and Leading Well
Ignoring Other Voices – Ps 3
Childless Mother to Joyful Households ...
An Answer…and a Few More Questions...
Internalized
Where there is grace…
The Place of Rest
Our Greatest Privilege – Eph 1:5; ...
The Passing of the Mantle – Num 27...
The Desert Blooms – Is 35
The Way We Ask Matters
Jesus looking–Lk 21:21
Manna-Fest Obedience – Ex 16
Is Deut 18:18 prophesying Mohammad?
Unveiled Hearts – Psalm 41
One More Time–Lk 22:15
Delivery
Stop
The Hospitality and the Agony of the Shu...
The Secret to David’s Success R...
Questions from the Dedication of the Tem...
When Prophets Differ – 2 Chr 18
In Their Suffering, They Didn’t Wa...
When the Earth Shakes, He Steadies its P...
Them and Us – A Pornography of the...
The Cost of Giving Grace
What is Ahead – Php 3:13
He Will Always Lead Us – Ps 48
Tremble, O Earth – Ps 114
Fatherhood, Restraint, and Righteous Rul...
Better than Braveheart! – Is 36
Debt is Always Spiritual
He Calls Us 3x
When a Witness Lies on the Witness Stand...
When Failure Means Wondering – Jud...
The Rescue of the Cross in the Dark Hour
Firm Trust – Ps 33:16-18
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Choosing and Filling – 1 Sam 16
Decreed to Give Thanks – 1 Chr 16:...
By the Abundance of Your Love – Ps...
Worshipping the Invisible God – Ps...
He Did What He Prayed – Jn 18:8
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Who We Are and What We Do – Rom 1:...
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Warning: Don’t Place Your Trust in...
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A Part of Peace
Not a Luxury – 2 Cor 10:5
Rules of Engagement in War – Deut ...
Sounding an Alarm Bell – Literally...
The Rest for the Poor–Ex 23:11 (St...
The Eclipse of Agendas – John 12
A Prayer for Our Troubled Times – ...
Keep Justice Just–Ex 23:2,6 (Study...
Prisoners of Hope – Zech 9:12
No-Social Sabbath – Lev 16:31
Elisha, the Prophet of Water -2 Kings 5
What We Learn from Nehemiah
One Who Isolates Pursues Selfish Desires...
A Mission of Prayer-Php 1:4
The Treasure Hunt for a Man Named Mike &...
The Norwegian Miracle
Wickedness Redefined – Ps 50
Bibles Banned Here?
Harvest Time–Mt 9:37-38
Misplaced Confidence
Sex Trafficking and Dealing with it Bibl...
Trapped in the Spin Cycle – Judges
Saul’s Musical Relief – 1 Sa...
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Babble No More – Mt 6:5-8
Abortion, Gender Selection and Genocide ...
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Jesus Confrontation Style
Suffering and Self-Disciple
You Can’t Be More Out-Humiliated f...
Fearing Rebellious Wives- Esther 1
The Milquetoast Jesus?
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The Redefining of Church–1 Cor 14:...
To Confront or Not to Confront?
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The Very Worst of Times, the Best of Tim...
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Luke 10: The Unconformed Jesus
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Me, His Joy – Php 3:10
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For those who are Judges and Justices on...
Slackers Grow Hungry and Criminals get W...
Rejection and Judgment – Is 8
The Things that Hinder Us–John 8
Jesus, Cursed by God – Deut 21:22-...
The Chapter that Could Change Your Life ...
The Story Doesn’t End
Deliverance–Acts 19
The Day I Baptized God – Mt 3:13-1...
The Psalm of the “All” ̵...
Peace
David, the Caregiver – 1 Sam 22
When the Land is Nauseous – Lev 18...
No More Tv? The End.
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He Trusted – Ps 118
If They Only Knew…Luke 9:28ff
New Course Alert!! Galatians
The Fickle “Friends” of God ...
And Yet He Flourished- Ps 52
Isaiah in the New Testament
Newcomers
Missionary support–Lk 8:2-3
Faithful Life, Faithful Death – Ph...
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Remembering Angels – Heb 1:14
Cross-dressing is in the Bible? – ...
The Blessing of God from One Man for the...
It’s 2021
A Psalm from the Hunted – Ps 6
Levi celebrates–Lk 5:27-32
The Things We Miss in the Lord’s P...
You are Formed in the Daily
A Whole Chapter on the Legitimacy of Wom...
We are Afraid…We Don’t Know ...
Despising the Honored Fool – Esthe...
All a Man’s Ways Seem Right to Him...
He Surrendered to the Right One – ...
Little Details–Luke 8:42-48
Love before Languishing – Mt 3:17-...
The Mysterious
When Waiting Goes Long – Acts 1:4
A Story of Church
I Understand More…Because I Obey &...
Imperfect Love
Would God Really Send Anyone to Hell? ...
The Death of Repentance?
David Reigning and a Prayer for Our Nati...
A Covid Miracle and a Race to Save a Soc...
O Lord, Judge Righteously – Ps 7
Sometimes Billboards just Get it Right
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The Cooling – Luke 8:14
Such a Time as This – Esther 4
How Not to Become Worldly – Is 8
The Kiss of Mystery
Searching for the Sound of His Voice ...
I Need the God of Psalm 18/(2 Sam 22)
The Wicked Consume My People like Bread ...
David’s Secret – W.O.W.
What We Believe About Life
Luke 8 and the Storm
Temptation? Mt 4:1-10
Unchained
Lounge Chair Evil or Rooted for the Drou...
Imatio Paulus: The Imitation of Paul ...
Depending…
Where to Do Your “Business” ...
Fight the Battles in Front of You –...
Walking in the Opposite Spirit
If the Don’t Tell Them, They Will ...
Those Proverbs that… Prov 22
Wrestling with Jesus on a Stormy DayR...
Stand Still and See – 2 Chr 20
The Trap Set, the Timing Tense – E...
Love, Fear and Dogs – Luke 8
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The Bowling Bumpers
God of Details – 2 Sam 23:5
I Was Not Sober Yesterday – 1 Pete...
David – A Hunted Man – Ps 54
15 More Years – Is 38
Consider Carefully–Lk 8:18
Orchestration – Mt 4:12-17
Truthfully a Conundrum
He Also – 1 Jn 1:9
When Leaders Change – 1 Chr 19
Lord, Remind us How Small We Are and Gre...
I am for Peace, They are for War –...
Heat of the Sun–Lk 7:29-30
Things I’m Pondering
Rejoice in the Lord – Php 3:1
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God, the Nations Have Invaded your Inher...
Confidence in the LORD – Prov 22
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The Most Painful Thing in the World R...
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What Happened?! – Is 39
The Opportunity–Matthew 5:7
Now Everyone Knows – Php 1:13
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The Swiftness of Patience
Every Day Heroes
The Team Not Chosen–Luke 6:12
The Fire Burns
Never Forget (and we haven’t…...
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My Help Comes from the Lord – Ps 1...
Advice to Sons, Financial Advice, and Ad...
Jesus, My Covering–Luke 5:27ff
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The View from the Truth
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Building a Nation with a Rat in Your Bac...
Prince of Peace – Is 9
Noah and Jason and Kony and Jimmy
The Gospel Unchained – Php 1
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Identify Your Idols
Do You Feel This Way Too? – Ps 55
40 Days–Luke 4:2
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Let Go of the Wheel
Even the Land Needs Rest – Lev 25:...
Rape Laws for Israel – Deut 22:22-...
The Troubling Way it Works – 2 Kin...
Listen to the People Near You – 1 ...
He Died to No One’s Regret –...
Rally Your Power…God – Ps 80
Pray for Jerusalem – Ps 122
Wise Warriors, Courageous Caring, Envyin...
Cultural Addictions
The Anatomy of Hate – 1 Sam 19-20
Transition of Power – 1 Kings 1
The Power to Flip the Script – Est...
He has NO compassion on the Fatherless? ...
An Unfulfilled Mission–Gen 11:27-3...
His Blessings
Marvel
Knowing You
Of Mockery and Murder
This I Know, God is For Me – Ps 56
When Seasons Change – Ex 4
Motivation’s Fuel – 2 Cor 5:...
The Soul in the Pandemic – 3 John ...
You Don’t Abandon Your Children ...
We’ve Had More than Enough –...
“It’s Hard to be Humble, whe...
Part 4 – The Big Picture of Women ...
What We Mean by No Fear
Haven’t read this verse in the Bib...
The Spiraling Down, the Rising Up and th...
Of Kingly Matters and Daily Wisdom- Prov...
The Purpose of Judgment – Is 9
The Joy of the Brotherhood–Ps 119:...
Self-Pity Defined
Come and See – Jn 1:46
A Different Pursuit
What Leviticus teaches us… (Lev)
A Disturbing Truth – Num 32
Dying Instructions – 1 Kings 2
The Sin of Jeroboam – 2 Kings
What Mama Says, What the Lord Says ̵...
A King’s Split Loyalties – E...
They Dug a Pit, Then They Fell In –...
But Baby, It’s Cold Outside –...
Caught between the Rock and the Hard Pla...
When God Does a New Thing on the Earth (...
A Multi Trillion Dollar King – 2 C...
When God Doesn’t Exist… Ps 1...
Freedom–Ps 119
Counterfeit –Ex 7:8-13
Love that is Defined
Still Pondering Our Adoption…
Inward Richness
Sins which invoked the Death Penalty in ...
Anarchy: Coming to a City Near You ̵...
Want Revival?
The Net is Torn – Ps 124
Dear Law Writers – Is 10
The Astonishing Ways of John the Baptist...
We Still Believe – Gal 5:22-23
Full Obedience – Num 33:55-56
Again She Risks Her Life – Esther ...
God Waiting on the Edge of His Seat R...
Knock the teeth out of their Mouths R...
To our God and Father – Php 4:20
He Knows our GPS and is Blasting Us with...
Good Advice for Newlyweds – Deut 2...
Does God Harden Hearts for His Purposes?...
Resting in His Justice – Ps 11
The LORD surrounds His People – Ps...
Not What you Think – Ezek 16
My God is Jealous–James 4
It Defiles the Land – Num 35
Taking Courage, Having Faith – 2 C...
The Day of Battle and the Feast of Purim...
Where the beer cans are
Him Alone – Ps 62:1
Sing to the Lord – Ps 96:1
Real Compassion Moves
I’m Struggling in This Area for th...
The Hidden Flame -Ps 18:28
From a Temple to Toilet – 2 Kings ...
We All Bow
Who is a Fool? – Prov 26
The Crescendo of Faith–1 Kings 11
Follow the Treasure – Mt 6:19-24
Part 5: Are Women Lost in Translation? &...
They are Teachers, Too??!! – 1 Tim...
Partnership and Peace – Php 4:10-1...
The Forging – 1 Sam 23
2 Samuel – What We Learn
Light is made for the Darkness–Ps ...
Changing Even the Days of History –...
Rise up, God, Judge the Earth – Ps...
The Stump of Jesse – Is 11
It’s Not Enough to be Challenged
Working towards…What? – Php ...
Finding Mt. Sinai – A Compellling ...
Understanding the Holiness of the Land &...
The Man Mordecai – Esther 10
When What is Worthless is Exalted –...
Like Giddy School Girls – Ps 126
Good Eyes – Mt 6:22-23
Did you not believe? – Ex 7:13
A Curious Verse of Communion – Jn ...
Greetings and Love – Php 4:21-23
Thankful for the Crises of Faith –...
The Joy of the Giving – Deut 26
The Fear of God – Book of Judges
Respecting the Lord’s Anointed ...
First Steps – 1 Kings 3
Preparing for the Next Generation –...
Jeroboam and His Goat-Demon Worship R...
When Lovers Meet–Proverbs 2-3
The Pressure to Justify- Jn 18:25-27
Getting Ready for the Journey- Num 1-4
Calling the People Back – 2 Chr 24
You are Gods … ???? – Ps 82
The Good Life–Prov 3
Different Living
What We Learn from the Book of Numbers
Unless the LORD watches Over… Ps 1...
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When God told Israel to Worship Idols ...
Jesus is not the Gospel of Being Nice
A Great Leader And a Foolish Man- 1 Sam ...
New Assignments for New Times – 1 ...
Hello Shishak, Hello Yahweh
The Ugly Raw Meets Hope and Joy – ...
They’ll Never Know – Ps 59
Friendship – Prov 27
Joyful Celebration – Is 12
Coming…Sometime
Still Running
Prayer Fatigue — It’s All ab...
The Real Lens
Half-Hearted Following – 2 Chr 25
Revival is a Reality
Green or Glory – Mt 6:24
Was Paul being Prideful? – Php 1:2...
Is Peace Possible?
“I Have No Husband” – ...
Amazing Blessings…and Horrible Cur...
Unstable Times, Changing Leaders and Hid...
They Conspire Against Your Treasured One...
The Primary Place of God’s Blessin...
Jesus fasting
But Worship – Ex 5-12
Christ who Gives in All Situations ̵...
The Peace of Good Administration –...
Flipping the Darkest Valley to the Highe...
In the Good Times and The Bad Times R...
Solomon’s Finish–Proverbs 1
Let’s Dance? – Psalm 150
God’s Heavenly Fire Hydrant of Ble...
Human Help is Worthless – Ps 60
Jesus & the Bad Ones
The Indicator
He Carries the Universe, Can He Carry Yo...
When Courageous and Godly Teachers are A...
This One Says God Doesn’t Exist ...
They Go from Strength to Strength –...
May they Be Like Grass that Withers R...
Running from Sins, Get Rich Quick, and W...
Judgment Against Babylon – Is 13
Standing in Awe…?
How Much More
I Went to a Different Church Today
Of All the Curses, This One?? Ouch. R...
The Gift of Repentance
Following God Only When it’s Good ...
When the truth burns the messenger
Words to Live By :)
Part 6: Hand Me the Scissors, Please ...
Forever Loving
The Jealous Husband and the Dirty Water-...
I Don’t Understand Anti-Semitism &...
Another’s Dream Unfolding – ...
Worry is a Mirror – Php 4:6-7
Ps 60 – 12000 Edomites or 18000?
Hidden Treasures
Refiner’s Fire – Gen 37-50
Seasons
I’ve hit THAT section of the Bible...
The Spiritual Life – Jn 4:24
Tested Again – 1 Sam 26
Faithful Love and Truth Will Join Togeth...
Psalm 16: Ugly Envy
Why do We Work?–Acts 20:32-35, Col...
The Lord Stores Up Too – Ps 31:19
Only ONE choice
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He is Your Life – Deut 30:19-20
Prophesying and Praising Skillfully R...
The Rulers, the Poor, the Fools and the ...
Painful Truth
This is How – Php 4:1
God, Our Great Rescuer – Jn 3:17
Leading for a Lifetime – 2 Chr 27
The Psalm that Stalks Me – Ps 15
Faith That…
“I Kneel” – Eph 3:14
Kindness in the Desert- Ex 13:17-22
Jesus – Just Another Face in the C...
Finding God in the Middle – Lk 24:...
Finding Refuge in Unexpected Places- 1 S...
The Mystery of Non-Reciprocal Prayer
A Firm Place to Stand, A Safe Place to B...
The Mysteries of this World – Prov...
Reflections on 40 Days of No Books
Brilliant Leadership at its Best in Paul...
The Explosion in Motion
The Nazarite Vow: Then and Now – N...
Honoring the Life We Eat
Capable Men for Important Service- 1 Chr...
I Understand Job’s Friends –...
You are Kind, and Ready to Forgive ̵...
Anxiously Waiting – Ps 130
Beer Cans and Bibles
Joseph’s Faith – Heb 11:22
Curiosities- Jn 4
This Takes Intentionality – Eph 4:...
SHOCKING – Why I Didn’t Join...
Untrained… Ps 23
Jesus
Remembering His Mighty Hand – Ex 1...
Taking Captivity Captive in our Thought ...
You Hold My Future, Lord – Ps 16
THIS pitiful thing scared the world??! &...
Nothing Hidden–Ps 19
The Love and Warmth of the Lord – ...
I am Like a Little Child – Ps 131
All the days… Ps 23
What about “The Prophets?” &...
Part 7 – Silence, Please – 1...
We Must Beware
You Are
The Spiral Down the Tubes of the Next Ge...
All the King’s Men – 1 Chr 2...
Why He Whispers – 1 Kings 19:12
Finding Freedom
One Wonder
The Most Beautiful Blessing – Num ...
Coming Against God’s Covenant Peop...
He Threw Off Restraint – 2 Chr 28
Their Only Portion is This Life – ...
Love Surrounds Me–Ps 23
Illogical Times – Mt 12:1-14
God Loves the Nations -Deut 2
If demonic experience is real, does that...
Eliphaz – The Problem is Sin in Yo...
David’s Throne Forever – Ps ...
40 Days: Books vs. The Bible
Killing Two Babies with One Stone –...
He Invited Him – Jn 2:2
Celebrate His Goodness – Deut 27:7
The Gold and the Promise – 1 Kings...
Pouring Salt in the Wound – Psalm ...
A Priestly Garment? – Jn 19
Showing Murphy the Door–Ps 23
Agreement in the Lord – Php 4:2-3
See Hope
Weary of the Misery – Judges 10
When No One Comes to Your Party – ...
Can’t Happen Here – Is 15
The sign of maturity…
Vindication
The Doing and the Teaching – Mt 5:...
The Sacred Wander – Ex 13:17-14:4
The Seed and the Mystery
Stuck on “Like-minded” ̵...
The Dedication- Num 7-8
For it Had Come About Suddenly – 2...
Eliphaz Continues – Job 5
Fighting for Unity – Ps 133
A Mother’s Advice to a King –...
We are…Song of Solomon
With Me
Peace for Strength – 2 Chr 14
It Takes All Four
Drama on a Diet – Php 4:3
Dirt Under Fingernails – Jn 13:1-1...
Jephthah’s Vow – Judges 11
The Role of Music/Arts/Sports in Times o...
God Loves Jerusalem – Ps 87
Specific Prophecy – Is 16
Jesus in the Raw – Matt 14:13-21
The Slight Edge
Who was Encouraged? – Php 1:14
Job’s Response to Eliphaz – ...
I am at Rest in God Alone – Ps 62
Night Watch Worship – Ps 134
The Proverbs 31 Women Abound so Husband ...
Rest for the Soul
Did Repentance Die? Jude, Mark 6:12
Delayed Justice – Gen 3:1-7
The Bittersweet Baton – Deut 31
A Tragic End, a Lesson Learned – 1...
Martha, Martha – Luke 10:41-42
This is What Must Happen – Is 17
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